States Without Alimony 2025

	State	Alimony Enforcement↓	Additional Details
	Florida	Limited Enforcement	Florida's alimony law enforcement may be limited by the duration of the marriage and financial resources of each spouse.
	Mississippi	Limited Enforcement	Mississippi traditionally limits alimony to cases of proven financial hardship, with courts awarding support only when a spouse can't meet their basic needs without it.
	Nevada	Limited Enforcement	The duration and provisions enforced in Nevada's alimony laws hinges on factors such as financial capacity of the spouse and duration of the marriage.
	New Hampshire	Limited Enforcement	New Hampshire prioritizes post-divorce independence, typically awarding short-term, limited alimony based on factors like marriage length and each spouse's finances.
	North Carolina	Limited Enforcement	North Carolina awards alimony to dependent spouses, but adultery by the dependent spouse can block it, and payments usually only last half as long as the marriage.
	Texas	Limited Enforcement	Instead of alimony, Texas courts commonly grant "spousal maintenance", but under specific circumstances.
	Utah	Limited Enforcement	Utah keeps alimony payments tightly controlled: they can't last longer than the marriage, the recipient must actively seek self-sufficiency, and payments are capped at the recipient's basic living expenses.
	Washington	Limited Enforcement	How long alimony lasts and what it covers in Washington depends on things like how much money each spouse makes and how long they were married.
	Wyoming	Limited Enforcement	Wyoming grants judges significant leeway in awarding spousal support, considering each couple's finances, marriage length, and specific needs.